How to Pronounce Kebab

To pronounce "kebab", say KEB-ab — 2 syllables, IPA /kəˈbæb/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/kəˈbæb/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “kebab”

"kebab" has 2 syllables: keb-ab. It rhymes with zebub and chebab, if that helps it stick.

What does kebab mean?

noun

  1. A dish of pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables roasted on a skewer or spit, especially a doner kebab.
  2. A shish kebab or any other food on a skewer.

verb

  1. To roast in the style of a kebab
  2. To stab or skewer

Words that rhyme with kebab

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

zebubchebab

Related words

kabobshishskewerskababkebapqababkibabkebob

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kebab"?▾

"Kebab" has 2 syllables: keb · ab.

What is the IPA transcription of "kebab"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kebab" is /kəˈbæb/.

What does "kebab" mean?▾

Kebab: A dish of pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables roasted on a skewer or spit, especially a doner kebab.

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